12 volt frunk power outlet is back! > in my just-delivered 2023 R1T (mid 18000 VIN)

[ohseedee]

I just picked up my 2023 mid 18000 vin R1T and to my surprise it has a 12 volt DC outlet in the frunk! I said to the service guy "I thought they removed these months ago?" and he replied "yep, they did. you must have an older build." I pointed out the 2023 on the sticker and the Vin and he repsonded with "oh wow, looks like it's back." While I don't know if mine was a fluke or not, I certainly have it on a 2023 and I'm very happy about it.

Update:

I have confirmed the outlet works. And here is a picture for those with trust issues.

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[zefram47]

I thought they reset the VIN counter when the started billing them as 2023. Note the 10th position should be the model year.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rivian-vin-decoder.1546/

 

[dleewla]

interesting. could be a fluke based on parts they have in inventory.

 

[Mike TDM]

I just picked up my 2023 mid 18000 vin R1T and to my surprise it has a 12 volt DC outlet in the frunk! I said to the service guy "I thought they removed these months ago?" and he replied "yep, they did. you must have an older build." I pointed out the 2023 on the sticker and the Vin and he repsonded with "oh wow, looks like it's back." While I don't know if mine was a fluke or not, I certainly have it on a 2023 and I'm very happy about it.

Pictures or it didn't happen!

 

[Marchin_MTB]

Also, does it provide power?

 

[ohseedee]

Pictures or it didn't happen!

I knew someone was going to say that! haha. Figured it was pointless as if I had so much free time to lie about a 12 volt outlet it wouldn't be too hard to just post a picture of one from another truck

 

[ohseedee]

Also, does it provide power?

I'll test later today and report back

 

[jjswan33]

I knew someone was going to say that! haha. Figured it was pointless as if I had so much free time to lie about a 12 volt outlet it wouldn't be too hard to just post a picture of one from another truck

Well, now will we believe anything that you post

Love my 12V frunk outlet, use it all the time. Strange move for them to bring it back so soon but I personally think the marginal cost benefit of removing it wasn't worth it to make the vehicle less versatile.

 

[ohseedee]

I thought they reset the VIN counter when the started billing them as 2023. Note the 10th position should be the model year.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rivian-vin-decoder.1546/

My vin ends in PN018xxx

The P (before the N) = 2023
A N (before the N) = 2022

So it's a 2023. I dont think the reset they vin for R1T, but could be wrong.

 

[ohseedee]

The only logical explanation (if it's really back and not just a few) has to be there was a supply chain issue last year that has been resolved. It's such a cheap part that I cant imagine them cutting it for cost. And if there was some issue with having it, why bring it back.

 

[Dark-Fx]

I thought they reset the VIN counter when the started billing them as 2023. Note the 10th position should be the model year.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/rivian-vin-decoder.1546/

I think they did at first but realized their internal servicing system wasn't set up appropriately to track full VINs. Doh.

 

[zefram47]

I think they did at first but realized their internal servicing system wasn't set up appropriately to track full VINs. Doh.

Oops.

 

[mikehmb]

Dammit! Congratulations, but I want one in my late year 2022!

 

[kyunam]

What does this mean for the customers who received R1 without it?
Would the service center install it?

 

[Mike TDM]

I knew someone was going to say that! haha. Figured it was pointless as if I had so much free time to lie about a 12 volt outlet it wouldn't be too hard to just post a picture of one from another truck

but I just had to!! ha!

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